I do not like the illustrations at all. And most of the lines, as another reviewer says, could have been cribbed from a preschooler's rambling monologues. But there is this bit, from the Fish spread:

Here's to the spiny ones,
The river and the briny ones,
The toothy and the eely ones,
All squishy squishy-feely ones.

Not great, but would work as a mentor text. I'd be glad to encourage children write Here's to the Trees or Here's to the Stars or Here's to Math or whatever they chose. Professional writers are encouraged not to overuse adjectives, but they're a good place to start for young children. ( )

Purchased this look for my son’s 2nd Birthday. Wonderful art work and clever writing. ( )

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK! One of my favorites. The reason I love this book so much is because it introduces the kiddos to a bunch of nature using rhyme and beat! The message comes through so clearly about being yourself and how special YOU are! And how special everything in our world is. It makes us really want to appreciate and love ourselves and the things around us! ( )

David Elliott pays tribute to all kinds of creatures in this poetic picture-book, from those "leggy people" known as bugs, to those "purring people" known as cats. He includes human people in his circle of love as well, and concludes with a tribute to "you" - i.e.: the listener - and an assurance that he (or whomever is reading the book) loves the "you" being addressed.

A sweet little book, one which pairs Elliott's entertaining text in rhyme with bright, colorful artwork from Randy Cecil, And Here's To You! is part love letter to all of the creatures of the world, and part reassurance tale for the young listener, offering affirmation and love. Because of the way it is constructed, concluding with a declaration of love, I think it would be best as a read-aloud between a parent and child, and it is to those looking for such titles that I would recommend it. ( )